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Free Alternatives to Short Interest - FMM

Zero-cost replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing friction, and platform access. Use this list to test Short Interest - FMM before paying for another subscription.

Switching from Short Interest - FMM doesn't have to cost a thing. We've curated 20 free-tier alternatives that cover similar workflows, from Screeners to Short Interest and beyond. Each pick below is framed by fit, caveats, and access friction so you can trial replacements without opening your wallet.

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MarketWatch

Closest replacement

Best for: Retail investors who want mainstream market news, quote pages, watchlists, calendars, screeners, and BigCharts in one site.

MarketWatch best matches the base workflow on stock screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
MarketWatch keeps the replacement test in the same free-access lane. Free access caveat: Premium articles and newsletters require subscription..

Watch for: Subscription is mainly for journalism: The MarketWatch subscription is for news coverage; quote pages remain available without a subscription.

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HighShortInterest.com

Best workflow fit

Best for: Users who want a fast, free, no-login list of U.S. stocks with short interest above 20%.

HighShortInterest.com best matches the base workflow on stock screening, technical screening, and market monitoring.
HighShortInterest.com keeps the replacement test in the same free-access lane. Free access caveat: Homepage is freely readable with no account required..

Watch for: Very limited tool: The site is a static read-only list, not a full screener, alerting system, API, downloadable database, or trading platform.

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Koyfin

Strong runner-up

Best for: Investors who want a modern web/mobile financial terminal with dashboards, charts, screeners, portfolios, news, and alerts.

Koyfin best matches the base workflow on stock screening, market monitoring, and charting and technical analysis.
Koyfin keeps the replacement test in the same free-access lane. Free access caveat: signup required and Free plan includes limited watchlists, screens, dashboards, alerts, portfolios, financials, and estimates history..

Watch for: No public API: Koyfin does not provide user-facing data access through an API.

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EPSMomentum

Strong runner-up

Best for: Growth and momentum investors who want earnings momentum, estimate revisions, PEAD drift, timing signals, scanners, dashboards, and AI analysis in one US stock/ETF platform.

EPSMomentum best matches the base workflow on stock screening, portfolio watchlists, and charting and technical analysis.
EPSMomentum keeps the replacement test in the same free-access lane. Free access caveat: signup required and Bronze is advertised at $0/month..

Watch for: US stocks and ETFs focus: EPSMomentum is not positioned as a global multi-asset terminal or full portfolio accounting product.

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MarketWatch

Hands-on Tested

Closest replacementWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Retail investors who want mainstream market news, quote pages, watchlists, calendars, screeners, and BigCharts in one site.

Replacement: Drop-in replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

MarketWatch best matches the base workflow on stock screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
MarketWatch matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain News, Alerts, Calendar, and Data Visualizations.

Watch out

Minor switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening and research reports.
Subscription is mainly for journalism: The MarketWatch subscription is for news coverage; quote pages remain available without a subscription.
Free-plan limits: Premium articles and newsletters require subscription., Quote pages are still available at no additional cost., and Intro offers renew at higher standard rates..

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Koyfin

Analyst PickHands-on Tested

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Investors who want a modern web/mobile financial terminal with dashboards, charts, screeners, portfolios, news, and alerts.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Koyfin best matches the base workflow on stock screening, market monitoring, and charting and technical analysis.
Koyfin matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Custom Dashboards, and Correlation.

Watch out

Minor switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
No public API: Koyfin does not provide user-facing data access through an API.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free plan includes limited watchlists, screens, dashboards, alerts, portfolios, financials, and estimates history., and Advisor reporting and custodian integrations require Advisor plans..

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EPSMomentum

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Growth and momentum investors who want earnings momentum, estimate revisions, PEAD drift, timing signals, scanners, dashboards, and AI analysis in one US stock/ETF platform.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

EPSMomentum best matches the base workflow on stock screening, portfolio watchlists, and charting and technical analysis.
EPSMomentum matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Money Flow, and Portfolio.

Watch out

Minor switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening, market monitoring, and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, market monitoring, and research reports.
US stocks and ETFs focus: EPSMomentum is not positioned as a global multi-asset terminal or full portfolio accounting product.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Bronze is advertised at $0/month., and Silver is advertised at $9.99/month and Gold at $49.99/month, with yearly-plan discounts shown..

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GuruFocus

Analyst PickHands-on Tested

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Value investors who want long historical fundamentals, GF Score, GF Value, and guru/institutional holdings.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

GuruFocus best matches the base workflow on stock screening, charting and technical analysis, and fundamental research.
GuruFocus matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, and Stock Comparison.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
Paid access is region and tier dependent: Annual paid memberships, region add-ons, API plans, and pay-as-you-go API credits.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free account has limited platform access., and Free members have limited portfolio capacity..

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Nasdaq.com

Hands-on Tested

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Retail investors who want an official exchange-branded portal for quotes, screeners, calendars, filings, options chains, watchlists, and portfolio tracking.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Nasdaq.com best matches the base workflow on stock screening, portfolio watchlists, and fundamental research.
Nasdaq.com matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Portfolio, Watchlist, News, and Calendar.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening, market monitoring, and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, market monitoring, and research reports.
Not Nasdaq Data Link: Nasdaq.com is the investor portal; users looking for licensed datasets, APIs, or exchange feeds need Nasdaq Data Link or Nasdaq market-data products.
Free-plan limits: Nasdaq.com investor pages are freely accessible for basic quotes, calendars, watchlists, screeners, and news., Smart Portfolio @ Nasdaq is documented by TipRanks as the premium portfolio analytics layer., and Existing local pricing table lists Smart Portfolio Pro monthly equivalents at $24.95 quarterly, $21.25 yearly, or $18.95 on a two-year plan..

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HighShortInterest.com

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Users who want a fast, free, no-login list of U.S. stocks with short interest above 20%.

Replacement: Drop-in replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

HighShortInterest.com best matches the base workflow on stock screening, technical screening, and market monitoring.
HighShortInterest.com matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Database of U.S. stocks with short interest greater than 20%., Displayed columns include Ticker, Company, Exchange, Short Interest %, Float, Shares Outstanding, and Industry., Tabbed browsing by exchange: All, Nasdaq, NYSE, and AMEX., and Each ticker links directly to its corresponding Yahoo Finance page..

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Minor switch gaps: missing Screeners workflows.
Useful when you want to add news and alerts, not just mirror the current workflow.
Very limited tool: The site is a static read-only list, not a full screener, alerting system, API, downloadable database, or trading platform.
Free-plan limits: Homepage is freely readable with no account required., The site lists stocks with short interest over 20% across Nasdaq, NYSE, and AMEX tabs., and Homepage includes a disclaimer telling users to double-check the data..

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CapEdge

Analyst PickHands-on Tested

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Investors who want a free SEC filings, transcripts, ownership, IPO, and alert workflow.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Intermediate and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

CapEdge best matches the base workflow on stock screening, research reports, and charting and technical analysis.
CapEdge matches the base audience on Intermediate, Advanced, and retail investors.
You gain Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Financials, and Improved Filings.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists and less aligned with Beginner.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
Free account required for full functionality: Many basic features can be used without an account, but the help center says free signup unlocks all data and features.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, CapEdge markets the product as 100% free., and Free registration unlocks all data and features..

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Börsdata

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Nordic and European investors who want a fundamentals-rich screener, reports, owner data, technical charts, and dividend research.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Börsdata best matches the base workflow on stock screening, charting and technical analysis, and fundamental research.
Börsdata matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Index Rebalancing, and Watchlist.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
Best value is Nordic-first: Global coverage exists on higher tiers, but Börsdata is strongest for Nordic equities and Nordic ownership/insider workflows.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free account has limited access., and Full data requires Premium, Pro, Pro+, or Enterprise..

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Fintel

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Investors who want ownership, short interest, options sentiment, filings, dashboards, alerts, and quant-style scores in one research site.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Fintel best matches the base workflow on stock screening, market monitoring, and fundamental research.
Fintel matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Insider Data, Institutional Ownership, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and ETF Analysis.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover technical screening, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
Many core workflows are paid: Advanced research tools, premium datasets, leaderboards, AI private research, portfolio tools, and advanced AI access are tier-gated.
Free-plan limits: Free public access is available., Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers gate paid research workflows., and Broker-linked retail ownership features require sign-in and supported U.S. brokerage access..

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ORTEX

Hands-on Tested

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Active traders and analysts tracking short interest, securities lending, options flow, insider trades, stock scores, and trading signals.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

ORTEX best matches the base workflow on market monitoring, charting and technical analysis, and fundamental research.
ORTEX matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Insider Data, Quant, Data Visualizations, and Index Rebalancing.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover stock screening, technical screening, and portfolio watchlists.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on stock screening, technical screening, and portfolio watchlists.
Best data is paid: Free accounts have limited access; Basic, Advanced, and API tiers unlock deeper datasets and workflow capacity.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free account has limited access., and Basic and Advanced web tiers are listed by currency and billing period..

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ChartMill

Hands-on Tested

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Self-directed traders and investors who want technical and fundamental screening, watchlists, alerts, charts, and idea templates in one browser product.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

ChartMill best matches the base workflow on stock screening, technical screening, and charting and technical analysis.
ChartMill matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Scores.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover market monitoring, portfolio watchlists, and research reports and less aligned with quants and developers.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on market monitoring, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
Delayed market data: Paid access unlocks tools, but market data remains delayed or end-of-day, so active traders needing real-time feeds need another platform.
Free-plan limits: Free access includes screener and charts with data limits. and Monthly subscription is $34.97/month after first-month promotion; annual plan is $299.97/year and includes a swing-trading course..

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FINVIZ

Analyst PickHands-on Tested

Best free-tier fitWorkflow overlap 50%

Bottom line: Investors and traders who want a fast U.S. stock screener with heat maps and snapshot views.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

FINVIZ best matches the base workflow on stock screening, technical screening, and portfolio watchlists.
FINVIZ matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio.

Watch out

Minor switch gaps: missing Short Interest workflows and does not clearly cover market monitoring and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on market monitoring and research reports.
U.S. market coverage: U.S.-only coverage for NYSE, Nasdaq, and Amex equities.
Free-plan limits: Free data is delayed. and Elite-only features include real-time quotes, alerts, exports, APIs, advanced filters, and intraday charts..

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Earnings Whispers

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Earnings-focused investors and traders tracking whisper expectations, sentiment, implied volatility, average moves, and earnings drift signals.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Earnings Whispers best matches the base workflow on market monitoring, charting and technical analysis, and fundamental research.
Earnings Whispers matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Calendar, News, Market Sentiment, and Watchlist.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover stock screening, technical screening, and portfolio watchlists and less aligned with quants and developers.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on stock screening, technical screening, and portfolio watchlists.
Earnings signals are not guarantees: Whisper numbers, grades, sentiment, expected price action, and drift frameworks are probabilistic research inputs.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free membership includes weekly calendar, daily summaries, and watch list., and Investor Service is listed at $49.95/month or $499.95/year..

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SentiSense

Strong workflow fitWorkflow overlap 100%

Bottom line: Active investors and developers who want market data, news clustering, social sentiment, institutional flow, insider trades, and AI analysis in one beta workspace.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Intermediate and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

SentiSense best matches the base workflow on market monitoring, charting and technical analysis, and fundamental research.
SentiSense matches the base audience on Intermediate, Advanced, and retail investors.
You gain Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Quant, and Watchlist.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: does not clearly cover stock screening, technical screening, and portfolio watchlists and less aligned with Beginner.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on stock screening, technical screening, and portfolio watchlists.
Beta product with plan limits: Free and PRO quotas are now published, but the product remains young and users should verify endpoint-level access before depending on it in production.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free plan includes 1,000 API requests/month and limited market-intelligence access., and PRO is listed at $15/month or $144/year with 100,000 API requests/month..

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FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)

Hands-on Tested

Best free-tier fitWorkflow overlap 50%

Bottom line: Readers who already trust the Financial Times and want market data, watchlists, alerts, and screeners around the FT news workflow.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) best matches the base workflow on stock screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, and Compounding Calculator.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: missing Short Interest workflows, does not clearly cover technical screening and research reports, and less aligned with quants and developers.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening and research reports.
Not a standalone pro terminal: Markets data is delayed and the workflow lacks broker sync, trading, advanced backtesting, portfolio attribution, and API access.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Core markets pages are publicly reachable; portfolios, alerts, and saved tools require an FT account., and Some deeper features require an FT subscription rather than a separate Markets Data plan..

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Investing.com

Analyst PickHands-on Tested

Best free-tier fitWorkflow overlap 50%

Bottom line: Users who want one free global market portal for quotes, charts, calendars, news, watchlists, and portfolio tracking.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Investing.com best matches the base workflow on stock screening, market monitoring, and charting and technical analysis.
Investing.com matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Options.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: missing Short Interest workflows and does not clearly cover technical screening, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
Not a broker or API product: Investing.com does not provide direct trading execution or a public API; widgets and RSS are the main integration surfaces.
Free-plan limits: Free access is ad-supported and does not include the full InvestingPro research layer., WarrenAI, ProPicks, premium reports, and deeper datasets are plan-gated., and Market-data latency and real-time availability vary by instrument and source..

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Dividend Watch

Analyst PickHands-on Tested

Best free-tier fitWorkflow overlap 50%

Bottom line: Dividend investors who want a modern tracker with forecasts, calendars, DRIP tracking, and dividend safety scores.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Dividend Watch best matches the base workflow on stock screening, portfolio watchlists, and charting and technical analysis.
Dividend Watch matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, and Calendar.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: missing Short Interest workflows and does not clearly cover technical screening, market monitoring, and research reports.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, market monitoring, and research reports.
Free tier is small: Free access tracks one portfolio with up to 10 holdings and limited statement history.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free tier supports one portfolio and up to 10 holdings., and Premium and Pro include a 7-day trial..

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Stock Rover

Hands-on Tested

Best free-tier fitWorkflow overlap 50%

Bottom line: Serious individual investors who want deep North American stock, ETF, and fund screening.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

Stock Rover best matches the base workflow on stock screening, research reports, and charting and technical analysis.
Stock Rover matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: missing Short Interest workflows and does not clearly cover technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on technical screening, market monitoring, and portfolio watchlists.
North America-focused coverage: U.S. and Canadian exchange support plus OTC boards.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, New signups can test Stock Rover through a 14-day free trial with no credit card required., and Free plan has monthly limits for Stock Scores and Research Reports..

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MarketInOut

Best free-tier fitWorkflow overlap 50%

Bottom line: Traders who want formula-driven screening, backtesting, historical screening, alerts, and multi-market technical/fundamental filters.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

MarketInOut best matches the base workflow on stock screening, technical screening, and market monitoring.
MarketInOut matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain Backtesting, Watchlist, Portfolio, and Correlation.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: missing Short Interest workflows, does not clearly cover portfolio watchlists and research reports, and less aligned with professional analysts.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on portfolio watchlists and research reports.
Free access is limited: Free/trial access lets users inspect the platform, but serious use of analytics, alerts, formula screening, and backtests needs paid membership.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Signup page lists 6-month membership at $159, 1-year at $259, and 2-year at $359; prices exclude VAT., and FAQ says monthly subscriptions are not supported and payments are non-recurring..

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MarketScreener

Best free-tier fitWorkflow overlap 50%

Bottom line: Retail investors who want global market news, watchlists, screeners, analyst data, calendars, reports, and model portfolios in one broad web portal.

Replacement: Partial replacement
Pricing fit: Free-plan match
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Plans: Free

Why switch

MarketScreener best matches the base workflow on market monitoring, portfolio watchlists, and research reports.
MarketScreener matches the base audience on Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
You gain News, Alerts, Calendar, and Stock Ideas.

Watch out

Material switch gaps: missing Short Interest workflows and does not clearly cover stock screening, technical screening, and API and market data.
Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on stock screening, technical screening, and API and market data.
Best features are tier-gated: Advanced screeners, more reports, portfolios, and decision-support tools are gated behind Premium or Expert tiers.
Free-plan limits: Signup required, Free member access exists but some content and features remain locked., and Subscription page lists Access, Premium, and Expert paid tiers..

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What This Shortlist Tells You

MarketWatch is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Short Interest and Screeners while adding News and Alerts coverage and Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools. and Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts. features (workflow overlap ~100%).

Every pick keeps a free tier; start with MarketWatch, Koyfin, and EPSMomentum to road-test Short Interest - FMM workflows without paying up front.

Need mobile access? MarketWatch, Koyfin, and EPSMomentum bring phone-ready workflows that Short Interest - FMM lacks.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like News, Alerts, Calendar, and Data Visualizations.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Screeners×19Short Interest×13

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond Short Interest - FMM.

News+17Calendar+15Data Visualizations+15Financials+15Watchlist+15Insider Data+14Alerts+13Portfolio+11

Free Access & Pricing

Free options

All 20

20 vetted picks keep a permanent free tier so you can validate workflows before upgrading.

Mobile ready

11/20

11 alternatives bring native mobile access.

API availability

6/20

6 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.

Quality checks

6 starred / 12 tested

6 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 12 have been hands-on tested.

Avg. coverage overlap

83%

Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.

Free Alternatives FAQ

What are the best free alternatives to Short Interest - FMM?

Start with MarketWatch, Koyfin, and EPSMomentum to replicate Short Interest - FMM workflows without paying for a subscription.

Do these picks stay permanently free?

Yes. Each platform listed keeps a standing free tier with no credit card required -- though export limits or seat caps may apply if you scale usage.

Which Short Interest - FMM workflows stay covered on the free plan?

Expect solid overlap across Short Interest and Screeners, so core Short Interest - FMM workflows can move over without a paid upgrade.

What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?

News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Paper Trading, Financials, Options, ETF Analysis, Analyst Ratings & Price Targets, Insider Data, Macro Data, Yield Curves, IPO, Newsletters, ETF Screeners, Custom Dashboards, Correlation, Portfolio, Analyst Forecasts, Transcripts, AI Research, Fund Analysis, Advisor Operations, Stock Ideas, Money Flow, Backtesting, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Scores, AI Chat, Education, Videos, Top Analysts, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Quant, Institutional Ownership, US Government Trades, APIs & Data Feeds, Corporate Actions & Special Situations, Dividends, Splits, Flags, Valuation Models, Improved Filings, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Blogs, Forums, Stock Handbook, Official Sources, Diff View, Filing Sentiment, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Index Rebalancing, Position Sizing, Guidance / Pre-announcements, Reddit, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Compounding Calculator, CDS Spreads, Risk Metrics, Performance Attribution, Monte Carlo, Notes & Highlights, and ESG Ratings show up most often as bonus coverage beyond the base platform, giving you room to experiment before upgrading.

Where might I still rely on Short Interest - FMM?

Screeners and Short Interest remain strengths for Short Interest - FMM. Keep it handy for those tasks or plan for a paid upgrade if they matter.

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Hey! Thanks for stopping by. I'm an independent investor with a soft spot for coding and the stock market - especially value investing (as you can probably tell from the tools I've collected here, haha). Hopefully you'll find something useful or interesting along the way.

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Twitter / X: @Jera_Value
Website: Jera Value

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Starred Tools

These are my top picks. Tools I've tested thoroughly and found to be excellent. They do their job really well, and I use them a lot. If you're not already familiar with them, I highly recommend checking them out.

Tested Tools

These are tools I've tried and found to be solid, but not standout. Think of them as passing an initial quality screen: worth exploring, though not all will be exceptional.

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.